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Unit 3 Chap 19
Small Animal Medical Nursing Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anorexia | loss of appetite or absence of foo, especially when prolonged |
| azotemia | condition in which blood has increased concentrations of nitrogenous wastes like BUN. Ex.prerenal-dehydration, renal-impaired kidney function, postrenal-urethral obstruction. |
| barrier nursing | collection of techniques employed during nursing of a contagious patient to limit transmission of an infectious pathogen to other patients. Ex. separate equipment used in isolation wards versus regular ward |
| cachexia | weight loss, loss of muscle mass, and general debilitation that may accompany chronic disease |
| dyspnea | difficulty or labored breathing |
| eclampsia | postpartum complication caused by a deficiency of blood calcium, where low levels of blood calcium causes severe involuntary muscle contractions. |
| etiology | study of the cause of disease |
| galactostasis | cessation of milk production in the dam |
| hematemesis | vomiting blood |
| hematochezia | frank, red blood in feces |
| hemoptysis | coughing up blood, or blood in sputum |
| hepatic encephalopathy | altered cognitive and neurologic function due to buildup of toxins in the bloodstream that are normally removed by the liver |
| hypoxemia | low blood oxygen levels |
| hypoxia | low tissue oxygen levels |
| mastitis | inflammation of the mammary gland. Typically occurs during lactation. |
| melena | passage of dark tarry stools that contain decomposing blood, usually ian indication of bleeding in the upper part of the alimentary tract; esp the esophagus, stomach and duodenum |
| metritis | inflammation of the uterus, often associated with a buildup of septic fluid in the uterus. If endotoxins are absorped from the septic fluid then endotoxemia can result (toxic metritis) |
| orthopnea | shortness of breath when lying down |
| pathogenesis | sequence of events that leads to or underlies a disease |
| pleural effusion | fluid buildup in the space surrounding the lungs within the thorax |
| polydipsia | a condition evidenced by increased levels of thirst and excessive drinking |
| polyuria | excessive production of urine |
| regurgitation | flow of stomach contents into the esophagus and mouth unaccompanied by retching. |
| stridor | a harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound usually caused by obstruction of airflow at the pharynx or larynx |
| technician assessment | clinical judgement that the veterinary technician makes regarding the physiologic and psychological problems and needs of a patient. This assessment, "A" portion of SOAP (list of evaluations arranged in order of priority based on the needs of the patient |
| tenesmus | distressing but ineffectual urge to evacuate the rectum or urinary bladder |
| zoonoses | any disease that is transmissible from lower animals to humans. ex rabies, leptospirosis |
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